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UK renewable energy targets How do they stack up in Europe? David OwainClubb Westminster Energy, Environment and Transport February 1st 2011 - London
David Clubb Renewable energy project manager david.clubb@eea.europa.eu
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2005
2010
2015
21% 33% 30%
Hydro growth Modest growth
Solar electricity growth Strong growth
Wind capacity Ambitious
Wind energy/capita 8th best Ireland Denmark Netherlands Spain Greece Portugal Sweden UK
Marine (tidal, wave)
Heat pumps Ambitious
Transport a large component Strong emphasis on wind and biomass European leadership in marine

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